Alone in the Valley
Many times in a Christian’s life we may find ourselves in a valley of aloneness. It seems that the battles we are facing are fought in total darkness with no one to encourage or lift us up. It is in the darkest valley that our precious Savior shows His loving kindness and proves that His grace is sufficient. (2 Cor. 12:9) It is in the dark valley that you draw close into the everlasting arms of your God to find the sustaining grace to continue walking. I find myself in the deepest, darkest valley I have ever had to traverse as I watch my beloved Paul battle cancer. Please don’t misunderstand my thoughts here, what I am saying is, I am learning that being alone drives me straight to the Shepherd of my soul, my sustainer, my comforter, my refuge! When it seems to my human heart that no one truly understands, my God does! I find hope and peace in Him and I rest in His presence. Only He can give me the courage and strength to continue the walk of the unknown darkness ahead. Only He k